American Idioms and Expressions

Make A Big Deal About (something) Idiom

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make a big deal about (something)
What does make a big deal about (something) mean?
exaggerate the seriousness of somethingI wish that my friend would not make a big deal about every small problem.

Some Random Idioms
stick around
What does "stick around" mean?
to stay or wait nearby for somethingWe decided to stick around after the game and talk for awhile.
get a move on
What does "get a move on" mean?
hurry"If you don't want to be late, you'd better get amove on."
get on (someone's) nerves
What does "get on (someone's) nerves" mean?
to irritate someone The constant complaints of my coworkers get on my nerves.

as easy as duck soup
What does "as easy as duck soup" mean?
very easy It was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library.

run riot/wild
What does "run riot/wild" mean?
to go out of controlThe soccer fans ran riot after the game.
have had enough
What does "have had enough" mean?
have had as much as you need of somethingI have had enough sun today so I will go home soon.
cut a deal
What does "cut a deal" mean?
to make a business arrangement or contract with someone I was able to cut a deal with the contractor and we paid very little for our new kitchen.

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